EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution - Deal Technology - Cyber - Senior Associate - Consultant

Locations: Chicago, Hoboken, Boston, Philadelphia, McLean, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Detroit

About the role

EY-Parthenon's Strategy and Execution Deal Technology - Cyber practice works on complex, high-profile global transactions across a broad portfolio of clients and industry sectors. The team prepares and executes separation and integration plans, identifies sources of value enhancement, and advises on risk mitigation and operational change. As a Senior Associate-Consultant, you will support and execute operational-focused projects across all sectors, assisting with pre-deal (operational and carve-out planning) and post-deal (integration planning, tracking) engagements. A combination of cybersecurity expertise and a commercial mindset is essential for this consulting-based role.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute operational-focused projects across all industry sectors
• Assist client service teams in developing and executing transaction strategies
• Develop experience across engagement types including pre-deal (operational and carve-out planning) and post-deal (integration planning, tracking)
• Participate in project teams comprising colleagues from across EY-Parthenon sub service lines
• Assist in aspects of pursuits and proposal development
• Contribute to practice development initiatives
• Cultivate strong working relationships with clients and support key decision makers
• Translate cyber experience into a transactions environment
• Make detailed assessments of technology, operations, or manufacturing infrastructure
• Synthesize approaches to complex integration/divestiture conflicts
• Develop detailed, compelling, and analytical PowerPoint/Excel/Word/Visio deliverables for various stakeholders
• Work with IT security leadership (CISO, CIO) and business leadership (CEO, CFO, COO, BU President) to assess cybersecurity issues and opportunities

Skills

• Strong understanding of IT technology, the cybersecurity threat landscape, and cybersecurity best practices to mitigate enterprise risk
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy regulations (preferred)
• Project management within cross-functional teams
• Business acumen and commercial drive in a fast-paced environment
• Business development and pursuit support
• Continuous learning of technical and personal skills through structured learning, coaching, and experiences
• Relationship building with clients and internal stakeholders
• Expertise in a minimum of 2 of the following IT skillsets:
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Privacy
  • AI security
  • Enterprise risk management
  • Identity and access management
  • Security Architecture
• In-depth experience across IT security spectrum: Strategy and Roadmap, Infrastructure and Application Security, Vendor Management and Procurement, Spend Analysis and Benchmarking, Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance
• Knowledge of IT and IT security management processes and industry frameworks (CMMI, COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27000, SSAE-18 SOC reporting, NIST Cybersecurity Framework)
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks (FFIEC, NERC CIP, PCI, HIPAA, HITECH) a plus
• CISSP, CISM, CIPP, CRISC, ITIL, and IAPP certifications a plus
• Exposure to sectors: financial services, healthcare, pharma, power and utility, energy, retail and hospitality, technology
• Ability to leverage firm-approved AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) in a business setting
• Established networking skills in a relevant industry

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or Analytics with 2 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree with approximately 18 months of related work experience
• Management consulting experience
• Excellent analytical skills with confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights
• Demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Ability to prioritize effectively and adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts
• Solid negotiation and influencing skills; ability to develop long-lasting relationships internally and externally
• Experience leading and managing in complex business environments
• Executive presence with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 80% on short notice
• Ability to work in excess of standard hours when necessary; travel may be required beyond work location based on client and project needs
• Must either reside in or be within commutable distance to the office location
• In-person teaming expectation: minimum 60% of the time (average 3 days per week) at client site or EY office over the course of an engagement, project, or performance year
• Non-degree-based cybersecurity education demonstrated through certifications and relevant work experience will also be considered (CISSP preferred)

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a mergers or acquisitions transactions role (ideal)
• Entrepreneurial spirit and genuine passion for taking on new challenges
• Ability to visualize clients' goals and think creatively to facilitate them

Pay

Base salary range for all US geographic locations: $130,000 to $205,000. Individual salaries determined by factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• Pension and 401(k) plans
• Flexible vacation policy — you decide how much vacation time you need based on personal circumstances
• EY Paid Holidays
• Winter/Summer breaks
• Personal/Family Care leave
• Other leaves of absence to support physical, financial, and emotional well-being

Schedule

• In-person teaming required minimum 60% of the time (average 3 days per week) at client site or EY office
• Travel up to 80% on short notice
• Flexible vacation policy
• Designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, and Personal/Family Care time off